OAO 118th United States Congress discussion thread.

[King Kamala]

Well, it looks like the Republicans will just barely win the House while the Democrats will retain control of the Senate (and perhaps slightly pad their lead depending on result of Georgia runoff). It's widely speculated that Nancy Pelosi will step down from a leadership role. Elsewhere in California, Kevin McCarthy after a slight scare has held onto his role as House GOP role (and presumably Speaker of the House)

McCarthy nominated speaker in internal GOP vote but he faces conservative resistance

House Republicans have nominated Kevin McCarthy to serve as Speaker of the House in the next Congress. It's the first step on McCarthy's path to presiding over the House chamber.

www.npr.org

Will these clowns be able to get anything done? Who will replace Pelosi (assuming she steps down)? Discuss all that and more ITT!

 

[snuffbox]

They're finally gonna investigate the Benghazi

 

[King Kamala]

Hunter Biden, you're finished!

 

[King Kamala]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1592943473594085377

 

[King Kamala]

Kyrsten Sinema has left the Democratic Party. Apparently, she only told Chuck Schumer last night. I wonder if @Incandenza found out with the rest of us.

Tbh, I can kind of see the rationale behind it. It reduces her chances of getting primaried out of office. She'll just lose in the general election to a Republican after her and the Democratic candidate split the vote...

 

[HarleyQuinn]

Bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions clears Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House gave final approval Thursday to legislation protecting same-sex marriages, a monumental step in a decadeslong battle for nationwide recognition that reflects a stark turnaround in societal attitudes.

apnews.com

"President Joe Biden has said he will promptly sign the measure, which requires all states to recognize same-sex marriages.

... would also protect interracial unions by requiring states to recognize legal marriages regardless of "sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin."

The legislation would not require states to allow same-sex couples to marry, as Obergefell now does. But it would require states to recognize all marriages that were legal where they were performed and protect current same-sex unions if the Supreme Court decision were overturned."

 

[King Kamala]

‘Openly Gay’ Rep.-Elect George Santos Didn’t Disclose Divorce With Woman

Santos ran his campaign as an openly gay Republican. Since he was elected, a number of key biographical details have started to crumble. Here’s the latest one.

www.thedailybeast.com

Glenn Greenwald’s boy is in trouble.

 

[King Kamala]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1610325957834903556

 

[Smues]

 

[Smues]

I'm not getting the amount of joy most people are from this circus because I don't think it leads to anything good or actually changes anything and as soon as dipfuck gets his votes the GOP will get right back to actively trying to destroy society. That said, I can't lie and say some of this shit isn't hilarious enough to make me laugh/briefly forget AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, but even then I make the mistake of reading replies and get depressed with how quick the true believers show up screaming about RINOs and...(goes to make sure he took his meds today. I swear I did, but it fucking hurts still.)

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1610829325808578561

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1610416525394993153

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1610796118174056452

 

[Smues]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1610704356101459970

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1610416801044733955

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1610776569739636737

Apparently C-SPAN is normally very limited in where and what angles they can shoot, but because they can't vote for anything yet without a speaker there are no rules to limit them. That Gaetz photo is gonna be memed hard until the day he dies. (Which sadly won't likely be anytime soon, though a man can dream.)

 

[cobainwasmurdered]

yeah i find it funny but also accept it is very unlikely to change anything

 

[snuffbox]

It could have an impact on the 2024 election.

 

[King Kamala]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1611440989582856203

These very concerned moderate Republicans should “concede” by voting for Hakeem Jeffries for speaker.

 

[cobainwasmurdered]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1611574791764426753

ALABAMA MAN ON THE ATTACK

 

[King Kamala]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1612606437414559745

 

[King Kamala]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1613368093551611909

What’s in a name?

 

[King Kamala]

Santos steps down from House panels amid ethics issues

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rep. George Santos of New York told GOP colleagues Tuesday he is temporarily stepping down from his two congressional committees, a move that comes amid a host of ethics issues and a day after he met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

apnews.com

He’s got to focus on preparing for spring training.

 

[King Kamala]

George Santos Produced Broadway’s Ill-Fated Spider-Man Musical. At Least, He Claims He Did

Add Broadway producer to the long list of George Santos’s fabrications.

www.bloomberg.com

Like.:.what is even the point of this fib!?

 

[King Kamala]

Rep. George Santos charged by federal prosecutors in New York

trib.al

New York courts crushing it rn with right wing politicians.

 

[King Kamala]

House Democrat introduces resolution to expel Santos

A House Democrat introduced a resolution Tuesday afternoon to expel GOP Rep. George Santos.

amp.cnn.com

He won’t be expelled but good strategic move by the House Democrats to try and divide the Republicans.

 

[King Kamala]

Dianne Feinstein: oldest serving senator says she ‘hasn’t been gone’ despite absence | Dianne Feinstein | The Guardian

The 89-year-old legislator insisted she had been working when questioned by reporters on Tuesday after being gone for three months

amp.theguardian.com

She has been consistent this entire time and working hard to reach across the aisle to work with the Bush administration to better Americans’ lives!

 

[Lazgistics Supervisor]

Feinstein is scum and always has been. That is all.

 

[Smues]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1661483713773944835

 

[King Kamala]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1668657443738619905

This really embodies MTG.

 

[BruiserBrody]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1672023984223797248

 

[King Kamala]

Lauren Boebert was escorted out of 'Beetlejuice' show in Denver for allegedly 'causing a disturbance'

Boebert and a companion were asked to leave over alleged behavior involving “vaping, singing [and] causing a disturbance” and prompted complaints from attendees, the incident report said.

www.nbcnews.com

Vaping indoors plus singing along with and laughing too loud at Beetlejuice the Musical!? Don’t encourage my problematic crush!!!

 

[King Kamala]

GOP Colleague Shares Wild Gaetz Rumors Floating in Congress

Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin casually dropped the bombshells in an interview on CNN.

www.thedailybeast.com

Sad state of affairs when it’s hard to tell the difference between this thread and the HORNY JAIL.

 

[King Kamala]

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Bring Bernie into referee the next Blood & Guts, Tony Khan.

 

[Youth N Asia]

George Santos has been expelled from the House of Representatives by a vote of 311-114.